After their group matches, hosts Germany came out on top, while Denmark advanced in second place in Group C despite drawing all three games.
With England limped through their pool matches, Spain impressing with their three straight wins, debutants Georgia surprised many to seal their last-16 place, similar to Romania who take their place in the Euro 2024 knockout stages. Switzerland and Italy also move forward as Belgium set up a mouth-watering clash with France - and the match-up between Kylian Mbappe and Kevin De Bruyne - The Netherlands are hoping to avoid a second successive last-16 exit, whilst the likes of Portugal, the lesser expecting Austria, and surprise packages, Slovenia and Turkey, are also looking to go further in this year’s competition.
Germany's Nagelsmann is tight-lipped on potential changes in attack after topped Group A with seven points while Denmark advanced in second place in Group C despite drawing all three games, whilst England defender Shaw is said to be close to playing his first match in the competition. As for the Swish team, they impressed mightily in the pool stages with their usual efficiency, so should not be ignored.
The full last-16 line-up begins with Italy against Switzerland, whilst it’s Germany vs Denmark, England vs Slovakia, Spain vs Georgia, France vs Belgium, Portugal vs Slovenia, Romania vs Netherlands and Austria vs Turkey over the weekend.
